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State, local leaders honor Point State Park fountain’s 50th anniversary with proclamation

By Taylor Hall,

2024-08-29

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Point State Park’s iconic fountain turns 50 years old this week.

Wednesday, state and local leaders came together to honor the occasion with a proclamation.

The fountain’s rich past was also discussed at the event. Channel 11 took a look back at the fountain’s history in July.

>> Here’s a look at the history behind Point State Park’s iconic fountain

“It’s become an emblem of who we are, a reminder of our transformation of this amazing city and a pillar of our welcoming city,” Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of VisitPittsburgh, said Wednesday.

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